The seven hot spots in each major city that are stealing the scene now

Austin: Midnight Cowboy

Austin: Midnight Cowboy

Fact: The Midnight Cowboy location used to serve as a functional brothel until it was shut down in 2011. Now, it operates as a reservation-only lounge that caters to the city's libation-loving patrons. Often hard to find (the minimal sign out front isn't the easiest to spot), this den has provided yet another reason to frequent Austin's downtown Sixth Street District.

Boston: GEM Restaurant and Lounge

Boston: GEM Restaurant and Lounge

GEM Restaurant & Lounge is one of the newest additions to Boston's night scene. Nevertheless, it feels more like a Parisian lair, with an interior that oozes a certain sexy je ne sais quoi, than a Beantown jaunt. The intimate dining room also inhabits a drinking den; the martinis are some of the strongest in the city.